portability
noun
por·ta·bil·i·ty
ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural portabilities
1
: the quality or state of being portable
2
: the transferability of a worker's benefits from one pension fund to another when the worker changes jobs
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Users often underestimate the portability of their digital identity and ownership of machine identities and accounts.
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Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
With its length of just 8 m (26 ft), the Maple strikes a good balance between portability and comfort.
—New Atlas, 1 June 2026
Best traditional portable generators Capable of supplying up to 900 watts of constant power, yet weighing just 28 pounds and producing an average of 52 dBA of noise at a ¼ load, the EF2200iS offers the perfect balance of portability and performance for many users.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
However, these direct comparisons shouldn't be made as the appeal of the Nikon stabilized 12x25 binoculars are in their ultra-portability and their weight, giving stargazers on the go a small and lightweight tool for observing constellations adn asterisms.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 22 May 2026
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Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
With its length of just 8 m (26 ft), the Maple strikes a good balance between portability and comfort.
—New Atlas, 1 June 2026
Best traditional portable generators Capable of supplying up to 900 watts of constant power, yet weighing just 28 pounds and producing an average of 52 dBA of noise at a ¼ load, the EF2200iS offers the perfect balance of portability and performance for many users.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
However, these direct comparisons shouldn't be made as the appeal of the Nikon stabilized 12x25 binoculars are in their ultra-portability and their weight, giving stargazers on the go a small and lightweight tool for observing constellations adn asterisms.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 22 May 2026
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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